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Title: Influence morale des sports athlétiques
Discours Prononcé au Congrès Olympique du Havre, Le 29 Juillet 1897.

Note: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Miranda van de Heijning, Renald Levesque and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France
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Summary: "Influence morale des Sports athlétiques" by père Didon is a discourse delivered at the Olympic Congress in Le Havre on July 29, 1897. This book functions as a scholarly address, analyzing the moral and educational impacts of athletic sports on the youth. It was likely written in the late 19th century, a period characterized by a burgeoning interest in physical education and athleticism. The likely topic of the book centers around the influence of physical exercise on character development and moral fortitude among children and adolescents. In his address, père Didon advocates for the integration of athletic programs within educational institutions, positing that such activities not only foster physical health but also cultivate essential virtues such as courage, endurance, and social unity. He argues that engaging in sports imbues children with an active spirit, bravery, and a sense of responsibility, which contributes to their overall character development. Didon emphasizes the importance of freedom in organizing athletic associations and asserts that these groups should be self-governing and respectful of study time. Throughout the discourse, he counters criticisms from various groups, such as overly protective parents and intellectuals, highlighting the necessity of a well-rounded education that includes physical training as vital for nurturing capable and responsible citizens in a democratic society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Didon, père (Henri), 1840-1900

EBook No.: 13284

Published: Aug 25, 2004

Downloads: 68

Language: French

Subject: Sports -- Moral and ethical aspects

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Influence morale des sports athlétiques
Discours Prononcé au Congrès Olympique du Havre, Le 29 Juillet 1897.

Note: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Miranda van de Heijning, Renald Levesque and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France
(BnF/Gallica)

Summary: "Influence morale des Sports athlétiques" by père Didon is a discourse delivered at the Olympic Congress in Le Havre on July 29, 1897. This book functions as a scholarly address, analyzing the moral and educational impacts of athletic sports on the youth. It was likely written in the late 19th century, a period characterized by a burgeoning interest in physical education and athleticism. The likely topic of the book centers around the influence of physical exercise on character development and moral fortitude among children and adolescents. In his address, père Didon advocates for the integration of athletic programs within educational institutions, positing that such activities not only foster physical health but also cultivate essential virtues such as courage, endurance, and social unity. He argues that engaging in sports imbues children with an active spirit, bravery, and a sense of responsibility, which contributes to their overall character development. Didon emphasizes the importance of freedom in organizing athletic associations and asserts that these groups should be self-governing and respectful of study time. Throughout the discourse, he counters criticisms from various groups, such as overly protective parents and intellectuals, highlighting the necessity of a well-rounded education that includes physical training as vital for nurturing capable and responsible citizens in a democratic society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Didon, père (Henri), 1840-1900

EBook No.: 13284

Published: Aug 25, 2004

Downloads: 68

Language: French

Subject: Sports -- Moral and ethical aspects

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.